T-Bone accidents can be terrifying and may result in severe injuries and substantial damage. If you are a victim of such an accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses. Collaborating with a Boulder car accident attorney can assist you in proving your case and pursuing potential recovery.
A T-Bone accident usually happens because of someone else’s negligence, distracted driving, and not paying attention behind the wheel. Some of the most common causes are:
Both parties can be at fault for a T-Bone accident. There is a comparative negligence rule in California. With this rule, you may still get compensation if you are less than 50 percent at fault. The compensation you receive will be reduced depending on the percentage of fault you hold.
You will not receive all compensation if you are 40 percent at fault for the accident. Instead, you would get the remaining 60 percent. This is why it is important to provide all the evidence you can so your percentage is as low as possible if you hold any fault.
After a T-Bone accident, the evidence you supply can make all the difference when protecting your rights. You should focus on the following:
Take pictures or a video of the accident scene. Don’t forget to get all the angles you can to get a good picture of all the damage. You can also take photos of the road conditions, intersections, and whatever else you think is relevant because small details matter.
When the police arrive on the scene, tell them you would like a copy of the report. The report is powerful evidence for your case, especially for your insurance company.
If nobody was in the car with you, see if anyone else is around and if they would write a statement. A simple statement can bring clarity and credibility to your story.
Check around and see if any buildings or traffic lights have cameras. If they do, your lawyer and the police officer could try to access the footage. It is important to know that you should leave this part to them and not try to obtain it yourself so it does not jeopardize anything.
Keep all receipts and invoices for any repairs done to your vehicle. You should also keep your medical records and the costs of visiting your doctor and any treatment. This is important so you can potentially be compensated for your injuries and losses.
Putting your evidence together, talking with insurance companies, and moving forward with your case can be a lot to handle on your own. Contact our team to start with a consultation and see how we can help you.